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#45 The Jilting of Princess Mary - Ep 2 Henry VIII: the king, his wife, his lover, the French

Did Henry break with Rome in order to seize power over the wealthy, ubiquitous church in England? We find that the dates don’t add up. Instead we look at why in June 1525 Henry promoted his illegitimate son Henry Fitzroy over the head of his heir Mary. And why Charles V broke off his engagement wit…

Henry VIII’s ONLY Acknowledged Illegitimate Son

In this final part of my series on Henry VIII's alleged illegitimate children, I introduce you to the one son Henry VIII proudly acknowledged – Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset. Who was this boy the king doted on and elevated to the highest ranks of nobility? Could Fitzroy have been Kin…

Episode 288: Bessie Blount and Henry Fitzroy

This week, let's talk about two people who played very important roles in the life and court of Henry VIII: Bessie Blount, who gave Henry his first surviving son, and that son, Henry Fitzroy. Neither would live beyond the reign of Henry, so their impact was limited, but they still are incredibly im…

Henry VIII’s Illegitimate Son: Henry Fitzroy

On this day in Tudor history — traditionally 15th June 1519 — Henry Fitzroy, the illegitimate but much-loved son of King Henry VIII and Elizabeth “Bessie” Blount, was born at the Priory of St Lawrence in Essex. Acknowledged by his father and showered with titles, Fitzroy was raised for greatness. …

Off the Record: Heirs Who Never Reigned (What-if they had lived?)

In this episode of Off the Record, we’re stepping into one of history’s most fascinating rabbit holes: the heirs who should have changed everything… but died too soon. What if Arthur Tudor had survived - and become king? Would Henry VIII ever have worn the crown… or married Katherine of Aragon? Wou…

# 45 The Jilting of Princess Mary - Ep 2 Henry VIII: the king, his wife, his lover, the French

Did Henry break with Rome in order to seize power over the wealthy, ubiquitous church in England? We find that the dates don’t add up. Instead we look at why in June 1525 Henry promoted his illegitimate son Henry Fitzroy over the head of his heir Mary. And why Charles V broke off his engagement wit…

The Mistress Who Almost Made Henry VIII's Bastard Son His Heir

Okay so today's episode is a blast from the past, but stick with me because it's a good one. Back in 2016 I had James Bolton from the Queens of England Podcast on to talk about Bessie Blount, and it completely changed how I think about Henry VIII's love life. Here's the thing everyone gets wrong: …

Episode 6: Why Was Little Boy Blue Asleep on the Job?

In Episode 6, hosts Susan Ackroyd and Lynda Beckingham venture into the turbulent reign of King Henry VIII as nursery rhymes take on a darker, sharper edge. The episode unravels the hidden political satire behind Little Boy Blue. While it sounds like an innocent pastoral rhyme, it was actually a sc…